Debunked: Most Popular Infertility Myths That Need to End Today

Debunked: Most Popular Infertility Myths That Need to End Today
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If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, how many times have you heard people say if you do this or that, that you’ll immediately get pregnant? People will tell you things like that all the time when they know that you are having fertility issues. Although the information they offer you is coming from a good place, a lot of the times it does more harm than good.

The reason why people will offer you such advice is because more than likely, they’ve experienced fertility issues like you and want to offer you that comfort in knowing that you’re not alone in experiencing this. They often times will tell you about different doctors they’ve been to that helped them conceive and different methods they’ve used.

Sometimes the doctors and methods they recommend actually work but when they don’t work, it can be devastating. It will feel like another failed attempt at trying and can sometimes lead to depression. To put an end to further heartache, let’s take a look at some infertility myths that you shouldn’t put any thought into.

Myth 1: Infertility is a “Woman Thing”

A lot of people seem to think that infertility issues only happen to women. Well, don’t believe it. Both men and women have their own set of symptoms that can indicate infertility.

Some signs of infertility in women include:

  • Irregular periods
  • No periods
  • Pain during sex
  • Not getting pregnant

Some signs of infertility in men include:

  • Trouble maintaining an erection
  • Problem ejaculating
  • Testicle pain

Myth 2: Men With Small Penises Have Infertility Issues

Studies have been done (not proven) to show that men with smaller penises have more infertility issues than men with larger penises. This myth may sound silly to a lot of people but there are some people out there that actually believe that. Just because a man might have a smaller penis size, that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have the ability to ejaculate.

Myth 3: If You Successfully Had One Child You Can’t Have Fertility Issues With a Second Child

Research has shown that 30 percent of women experience infertility issues after having their first child, so if you had no issues getting pregnant with your first child it’s not uncommon to have fertility issues when trying to conceive a second child.

Myth 4: Infertility Issues Means You Can’t Have Children

This couldn’t be further from the truth. Infertility doesn’t mean that you can’t have children… it means that you are having trouble getting pregnant after a year of trying to conceive the natural way. Luckily, there have been several advancements in technology that have helped many couples become parents. When couples experience infertility issues, they typically will turn to IVF treatment from Fertility Plus or other specialists for help.

The wonderful thing about in vitro fertilization is that it gives hope to millions of couples. If you decide to take this route, just make sure you do your research on the different clinics out there. You want to make sure you choose a fertility clinic with proven results of high IVF success.

Myth 5: Women Lose Fertility in Their 30s and 40s

The reality of this myth is that women’s fertility starts to decline as early as 27 years old. According to the Better Health Channel, a woman’s fertility decreases at a fast pace when they hit the age of 35 and by the time a woman hits 40, her likelihood of getting pregnant goes down to 5%. The ideal age for a woman to get pregnant is in her early to mid-20s… that’s when fertility is at its peak.

Myth 6: You Just Need to Try Harder

When you’re trying to get pregnant the natural way, is there a such thing as trying harder? Most couples are “trying” every moment that they get, so trying harder really isn’t an option. Instead of trying harder, some people go on to say if you stop trying so hard that it will eventually happen. What people seem to forget about is that getting pregnant is all about timing. It doesn’t matter how hard you try… if you don’t “try” at the right time, you won’t get pregnant.


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